2008 MSFF Archive

45 films in 4 days!

Date: May 30th- June 1st, 2008

Location:The Alchemist & The Times Cinema

Our Goal: To spotlight emerging artists, and give a focus to Midwest filmmakers.

Created by local and independent filmmakers, the Milwaukee Short Film Festival is proud to provide local talent with a venue for their work to be seen. Through community support, we are able to put on this festival every year.

Named "Best Local Festival" by

Thursday, May 29th 2008

Location: The Art Bar

Kick Off Party

featuring music by

Michael Fairchild.

9PM

Friday, May 30th 2008

Opening Night Event 7PM

Location: The Alchemist Theatre

2569 S. Kinnickinnic, Bayview

Film Line Up:

The Dirty Job (MKE)

by Ross Bigley

In a large nameless metropolitan east coast city, Special Agent Michelle of the DSI polices the hidden demon population. Her latest assignment given to her by Bob; is to punish Tom Tom for sexually assaulting a nun. But in order to do her job Michelle has to contend with local demon boss Fatty Boy, Leon, The Cretin and their degenerate stripper girlfriend. A vulgar comic book brought to life.

Death Valley Video (Los Angeles)

by Eric Gerber A mockumentary home video with a disturbing twist. Eric Gerber was awarded the grand prize in 2004 for his film 'Aldara', he currently lives in Los Angeles where he continues to make his short films.

Kindred (Chicago)

by Andrew Hamer

Dave is 19, and he ran away from home after his father’s unexpected death. His weird Uncle Ted shows up on his doorstep, and Dave is now responsible for him. Andrew Hamer studied comedy at the Improv Olympics and at Second City. He currently performs stand up around Chicago and makes films.

Spoon (MKE)

by Jonathan West

Murray has just been dumped by yet another gal, and his bartender pal Sal helps him make it through the night. Jonathan is a Milwaukee writer and theatre artist who used to be the artistic director of the Bialystock & Bloom Theatre Company

Victim (MKE)

by Jason Williams and R. Michael Gull

Victim is the brainchild of stand up comic/writer/actor R. Michael Gull. First written by Gull as a short story in 1993, Victim is the tale of Vincent, a man whose concept of love is, shall we say, a bit skewed. He's not a monster. As a matter of fact, he could be your neighbor, your mechanic, or your child's teacher. He could be that guy with the flat tire on the side of the road, or the one behind you at night at the ATM.

After Party follows with

Binky Tunny and the Farmland Chokehold

OUR JUDGES:

JERRY HOUSER, an actor on such the films like Slap Shot, Summer of ’42 and Another You.

The Audience Favorite went to Victim by R. Michael Gull and Jason Williams.

Also honored were: Milwaukee Mayor, Tom Barrett

As Mayor of Milwaukee, Mayor Barrett has shown great leadership in the support of Film Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Short Film Festival. Without the Help of the Mayor this Festival would not be the success that it is, and Milwaukee would be a less of a place.

Milwaukee Alderman, Tony Zielinski

Alderman Zielniski full understands and supports the role that the Creative Economy particularly film can play in the economic growth of The City of Milwaukee.

As well Alderman Zielinski by his leadership helps the City of Milwaukee to continue to be a great progressive city.

Saturday May 31st, 2008

Location: The Alchemist Theatre

MSFF: Homegrown Films 2PM

sponsored by Film Wisconsin

Lost Memory (MKE)

by Morgan Kastner

Kid Beat Box's Naked Man (MKE)

by Kid Beat Box

Transitory #1 (MKE)

by Katrina Jordan

Love and War (Madison)

by Shelby Falk

A Fistful of Dollar (MKE)

by Don Ford

Let it Grow (MKE)

by Evan Atwood

Blind Date (La Crosse)

by Ryan Aaarstad

Plight of North American Bipeds (Madison)

by Bridget Brown

Customer Service (MKE)

by Jack Packard

Seffy D (Menomonee Falls)

by Kyle Richards

In Spades (Brookfield)

by Melissa Musante

Escape from Gizemboob (Pewaukee)

by Joe Shakula

MSFF World View 3:45PM

Night Train (U.K)

by Sam Sharples

Strike 2 (Spain)

by Arturo Prines

The Metamorposis and the Jungle (WI)

by Sean Kafer

Catharsis (Spain)

by Daniel Sanchez Chamorro

For a Few Dollars More (Netherlands)

by Jelmar Hufen

My Undone School Movies (Romania)

by Eva Pervolovich

Alicia Wonderland (Poland)

by Martin Gauvreau

Red Light District Graffiti (Japan)

by Kasumi Hiraoka

Korporate Media Event 6:30PM

MSFF: Late Night 8:30PM

Give Until It Hurts (MKE)

by James Fletcher

I Just Want To Eat My Sandwich (MASS)

by Julia E. Radochia

Eugene and the Worm (Chicago)

by Josh Hope

A Letter to Colleen (NY)

by Andy and Carolyn London

Black Santa's Revenge (OR)

by David Waller

After Party with

Independent Idols

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Juried Films 7pm

Location: The Times Cinema

Korporate Voyage (MKE)

by Justin Bosar A young Auteur embarks on a journey via drigible, to bring media to weary workers.

Freefall (CT)

by Pawel Pawelczak A Manhattan man subconsciously relives the events of 9/11

17 Year Cicada (Los Angeles)

by Eric GerberAn experimental video following the journey of a 17 year Cicada.

Oh, Paprika (MKE)

by Anna Krutzik

An exploration of feelings told in two parts.

Have Courage (MKE)

by Benjamin John Van Male

On a cold rainy day chickens show their courage.

The Road (CA)

by Owen Thomas

Karma, condensed. A group of people help karma along, having no idea where it'll end.

Feng (Wind) (Australia)

by Aaron Wilson

Two people from two countries who once shared a common experience.

Weeds (MKE)

by Aurum Design

A strong female character discovers the power of words in a numinous book garden. Created for the 48hr film project and screened at the Cannes Film Festival.

Drip (WI)

by Craig A. Knitt

A series of intricate events are placed into motion by a slowly dripping faucet.

The Whole Truth (Ill)

by Gerald Guthrie An animated work that analyzes aspects of human interaction by decon-textualizing individual contributions to an "overly Polite" conversation.

Otto's Day (MKE)

by Jisun OAn ordinary day in the life of an old man who lives alone in a city apartment.

6optionals (WI)

by Corey KupferThe unseen process of performing.

L19:Disposed (Canada)

by Paul Whittington

The last few minutes of an android's life.

Small Apartment (NY)

by Andrew Thomas Betzer

A middle age man, his son and daughter in law explore love and perversion in 700 square feet of space.

Victim (MKE)

by R. Michael Gull and Jason Williams

Vincent is a man whose concept of love is, shall we say, a bit skewed.

Sponsors: Once again, the Milwaukee Short Film Festival congratulates it's winner, and we would also like to thank our sponsors, those who have submitted to our festival these past 9 years and the audience who come to our event each year.